What are these things? And how can I use them in my classroom teaching?
Podcast -
I SAY it is any audio file that is available on the Internet; others are adamant that it is for audio that is subscribable only. Persons download the file and listen to the audio file whenever they wish - on a computer or on an mp3 player.
A Live Interactive Webcast is basically like a global radio show that is produced and accessed via the internet. A discussion between two or more more parties using a telephony program is streamed live so that many listeners can tune in and, when desired, call in to the show host and participate in the discussion.
These shows usually include the use of a text chat room so that listeners and discussion pariticapants can communicate with each other during the show. Telephony + Two-way audio capturing + live streaming = Live Interactive Webcasting.
A movie or flash program that has captured the screen and all the movements of the author. The author then creates an audio file to accompany the movie so that the movie can become an online tutorial.
A conference using skype so that many participants may interact at once. One moderator controls who is muted and permitted to speak. These casts are often recorded and later edited and put online as podcasts.
headset and/or computer microphone OR digital audio recorder Audacity (free opensource software) cross-platform audio editor and recorder - highly recommended!
iTunes (if desired)
mp3 player (if desired)
computer with audio capabilities Podomatic - for uploading,storing and sharing with tags Odeo - for uploading, storing and sharing with tags Pod Producer (Open Source for PC) - tool for production of podcast Podcast Maker (Mac) - tool for production of podcast
Table of Contents
LCC Podcasting 101
Wikispaces for Educators (FREE!)
Podcasting (or any of those below) is about enabling our voices and our students' voices to be heard by a larger audience.
Reasons for Using Audio:
Skype has been one of the most important tools in my toolbelt in the last six months. Audio has been a new discovery - it can be incredibly powerful.
Examples of how audio has been used in the last few months:
Definitions
What are these things? And how can I use them in my classroom teaching?
Podcast -
I SAY it is any audio file that is available on the Internet; others are adamant that it is for audio that is subscribable only. Persons download the file and listen to the audio file whenever they wish - on a computer or on an mp3 player.
Some examples -
Virtual Staffroom - Flat Classrooms - Chris Betcher
My blog - A Real Student Talks about Using Myspace and Online Social Spaces
Moving at the Speed of Creativity - Wes Fryer blog - Be (Constructively) Digitally Disruptive in 2007 podcast
Webcast -
A Live Interactive Webcast is basically like a global radio show that is produced and accessed via the internet. A discussion between two or more more parties using a telephony program is streamed live so that many listeners can tune in and, when desired, call in to the show host and participate in the discussion.
These shows usually include the use of a text chat room so that listeners and discussion pariticapants can communicate with each other during the show. Telephony + Two-way audio capturing + live streaming = Live Interactive Webcasting.
(From the Book of Webcasting)
Screencast -
A movie or flash program that has captured the screen and all the movements of the author. The author then creates an audio file to accompany the movie so that the movie can become an online tutorial.
Example:
http://www.how-to-podcast -tutorial.com/17-audacity -tutorial.htm
Skypecast -
A conference using skype so that many participants may interact at once. One moderator controls who is muted and permitted to speak. These casts are often recorded and later edited and put online as podcasts.
https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home
Podcasting for Teachers
"i-Pod -iSpeak -iSing -iListen -iLearn" - K12 Online Conference - Silvia Tolisano
UK site for podcasting in education
Podcasting in Bangladesh - NECC 2006 presentation by Julie Lindsay, teacher at Dhaka International School, Bangladesh
Podcasting in the Classroom
Podcast Central - Mabry Middle School in Marietta GA
Where in the World - Geography Quiz Show Podcast
Tools
headset and/or computer microphone OR digital audio recorder
Audacity (free opensource software) cross-platform audio editor and recorder - highly recommended!
iTunes (if desired)
mp3 player (if desired)
computer with audio capabilities
Podomatic - for uploading,storing and sharing with tags
Odeo - for uploading, storing and sharing with tags
Pod Producer (Open Source for PC) - tool for production of podcast
Podcast Maker (Mac) - tool for production of podcast
Music Intros and Extros
Garageband (Mac)
Acid Express - free download from Sony for loop-based music software
http://podsafeaudio.com/
http://music.podshow.com
Resources
http://audacity.sourceforge .net/help/tutorials
Joe Evans Podcasting Wiki
http://www.how-to-podcast -tutorial.com/17-audacity -tutorial.htm
http://www.edhsonline.org/other/audacity/
screencastsonline.com
http://del.icio.us/joedale /audacity
http://www.gigavox.com/levelator
http://podcasting.about.com/od/podcastingsoftware/qt/Beginaudacity.htm
http://joedale.typepad.com/integrating_ict_into_the_/podcasting/index.html
Special thanks to Joe Evans, Paul Harrington, Darren Kuropatwa, Jen Wagner, and Graham Wegner for sharing these resources